John Fitzke, retired as United States Navy Master Chief (E-9). John was a highly revered member and served as a Past Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4647. From 1995 to 1996 he served as a State Commander, and co-chair of the National Legislative Committee for the VFW.
A Memorial Service will be held at VFW Post 4647, located at 3300 U Street in Antelope, CA on Wednesday, January 27th at 1 PM
We are putting together care packages for the troops.
We have a donation can at the post.
We also have donation jars on the bar at the canteen to help pay for postage. The boxes cost $11.95 per box.
We have collected 7000 candy canes and 120 boxes of Keebler cookies, plus drink mix,
beef jerky, gum and other misc items. We have 6 post members serving over there right now.
This video does not specifically represent all of the views of the United States Armed Forces.
Just like everything else in life, war is an individual experience. It’s not a political objective, it’s a change of life. Personally I had it so very lucky in comparison.
I posted this video, because I was trying to work Misty Mayhems music into a video. I listened to this song about lost love, and all I could think of was Iraq. Taking a shower I tried to wash the idea down the drain because I swore that I would never post something like this, or do anything that would publicly credit myself. Not because I am ashamed, quite the opposite, but not prepared to openly share this experience, which I hadnt done until now, with out lacing it with a sense of patriotism to mask my more subtle feelings on the matter.
These people touched my life, and like others, my thoughts turn to them, and this experience. I know not everyone feels the same, and understandably so.
Lessons learned: When away from family, friends, car, TV shows, and most of my worldly attachments, and put my efforts into a cause that I believed in, I found a sense of peace that I had rarely found before, and never for any duration of time. This wasn’t in a church house; it was in my heart. Not that there was all peace and love there, but when I actually stopped and taught someone something, helped somebody, it was always there.
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Job and resource fair for Veterans, National Guard, and Reservists returning from active duty.
Friday, September 19, 2008
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841
Dress for success and bring your resume
Meet and interview with employers
Obtain benefits, training, and career information
Replace lost records, medical records, and your DD214
Get assistance from DMV and CalVet financing
Veterans-start/grow a small business
Contracts for veteran-owned businesses
Veterans from all eras welcome
In partnership with the Employment Development Department, California Community Colleges, California Department of Veterans Affairs, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Department of Industrial Relations-Apprenticeship Standards, American River College, California State University Sacramento, Small Business Administration, Sacramento Employment and Training Agency and various federal, state, local and private organizations within Sacramento County.
EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Requests for services, aids and/or alternative formats need to be made prior to the event by calling (916) 227-0301 (voice) TTY users, please call the California Relay Service ad 711.
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If you are searching for the comradery that you felt when you were active duty military serving your country, you've found it here. We would love to welcome you into our organization! VFW Post 4647 offers you a place among men and women who have served not only in World War II and Viet Nam and Dessert Storm but also those who are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. We are here for you. We are here to support you as you make your transition back into civilian life. You can also give back to the community and to the Veterans who rely on us to make life a bit easier. There is so much that we offer. Just look at the links all over this site. Come and join us.
